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2003 Dodge Grand Caravan repairs by problem area
Engine (32%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (2%)
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Chart based on 178 repairs.
2003 Dodge Grand Caravan suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (21%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (39%)
Chart based on 33 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Dodge Grand Caravan
Engine not specified
| 64000 mi US $8000 |
Shortly after my last repair, the check engine light came on again (4th time in 1 year). I went to a new mechanic and told them the story. This mechanic found a leak from a power steering hose that was shorting out a sensor. Now all seems OK. |
| 72000 mi US $1000 |
sway bar linkages and bushings |
2003 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 97340 mi C $240 |
replaced rear shocks cause they were worn thru from gravel |
| 148800 mi C $200 |
rear right wheel bearing |
| 89000 mi US $1100 |
Struts |
| 87000 mi US $1300 |
I replaced shocks and struts along with front pads and rotors. |
2003 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 89280 mi C $1000 |
Rebuilt the front. New quick struts, sway bar link and bushings, new control arms, balljoints and bushings. Great trouble getting the bolts out that holds the sub frame to the chassis. Had to cut and drill them - eight hours for this alone. |
2003 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 98000 mi US $55 |
Changed the power steering pump. |
| 86500 mi US $96 |
Knocking sound when going over bumps |
| 113000 mi US $830 |
power steering pump near failure. Made a noise |
| 187000 mi | Replaced sway bar bushings |
| 179180 mi | Broken suspension rod |
| 164300 mi C $200 |
Tie rod replaced |
| 69540 mi | New front sway bar and bushings. |
| 127000 mi US $72 |
Metal-on-metal clanking while going over bumps, in a straight line. Diagnosed online as either sway bar bushings or sway bar links. Replaced both items on both sides (front). |
| 131000 mi | Tire shop cross-threaded 2 of 5 wheel nuts. Hub had to be replaced at their expense by mechanical shop next door. |
| 148000 mi US $80 |
Replaced broken stud on left rear hub |
| 155000 mi US $1300 |
Leaking steering rack. 2 other shops add'ly misdiagnosed tie rod ends (inner and outer) as bad. They were OK. Leaking fluid caused sway bar bushings to fail. Replaced steering rack and sway bar bushings/links. |
| 143000 mi | power steering reservoir needed to be replaced due to dirty (and uncleanable by design) filter |
| 142000 mi US $1956 |
Replaced front struts and springs, rear shocks. |
| 187800 mi US $460 |
Increased vibration in front end. Worse on braking. Balanced wheels, rotated tires, new wheel hub one side, new brake rotors, pads, alignment, high speed balance of all wheels. Found one tire "running out", put on rear. |
| 252000 mi | when you drove it, it had a shudder and shake that was unnerving. |
| 87420 mi C $50 |
Replaced rear shock absorbers due to excessive banging noise. |
| 114000 mi US $28 |
Power steering filter in resevoir was getting clogged, noisy and steering that required more effort. Replaced Power Steering resevoir and drained as much of the old fluid as possible and replaced with ATF4. Drives like new now. |
2003 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 102300 mi C $200 |
replaced rear shocks |
| 114560 mi C $140 |
tie-rod end replaced end-link replaced |
| 45000 mi US $490 |
Groaning noise believed to be coming from the power steering pump; pump replaced. |
| 61000 mi US $125 |
Power steering pump leaking at bottom of pump; pump was just replaced 10 months ago. Dealer warrantied pump. |
| 71400 mi US $238 |
Broken stabilizer link repaired broken stabilizer link |
| 85000 mi US $1044 |
Mechanic discovered a worn rear wheel bearing while inspecting the vehicle. I gave my approval for the shop to replace the part. |
2003 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 74000 mi US $25 |
sway bar links replaced sway bar links replaced. Clunking noise finally fixed. |
2003 Dodge Grand Caravan 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 173300 mi US $400 |
Struts |
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